Where to eat
Where to eat in Santo Domingo
The food guide to Santo Domingo — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Santo Domingo are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Santo Domingo
La bandera (rice, beans, meat) is the daily plate; mofongo (mashed plantain) with shrimp or pork; sancocho (the seven-meat stew) on weekends; tostones everywhere. The Zona Colonial's restaurants do the classics; the Malecón does seafood.
Where the locals eat
Calle El Conde (Zona Colonial) for the tourist strip; Av. Winston Churchill for the modern restaurant row; Boca Chica for the beach fish lunch; Mercado Modelo for the market food.
The iconic orders
Iconic: mofongo at a Zona Colonial terrace; sancocho on a Sunday; a Presidente and tostones on the Malecón at sunset.
Common questions
What is Santo Domingo famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Santo Domingo?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Santo Domingo?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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